Ceres, Georgia
Ceres (also, Hopewell) is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Georgia, United States.[1]
Ceres | |
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  Ceres Location within the state of Georgia  Ceres Ceres (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′28″N 83°59′48″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Crawford |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 478 |
| GNIS ID | 1946158[1] |
History
The community was named after Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships.[2]
References
- "Ceres, Georgia". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 38. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
Municipalities and communities of Crawford County, Georgia, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Georgia highlighting Crawford County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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